Shower cartridge repair in Lake Elmo
We replaced a shower valve cartridge at a Lake Elmo home. After replacing the cartridge, we tested the shower and the dripping stopped. The photo shows the shower trim reassembled.
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Plumber in Lake Elmo, MN
Licensed plumbers for Lake Elmo homes: water heaters, drains, leaks and fixtures, boilers, and water conditioning. Same-day and next-day appointments, written upfront pricing, and a free in-home water test with every visit.
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Licensed Minnesota (MN PC150039)
★ 4.9 stars, 881 reviews Best of Woodbury · 2025 Winner, 2026 Winner
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Quick Summary
A.J. Alberts Plumbing provides licensed residential plumbing in Lake Elmo, MN: water heater repair and replacement, drain and sewer cleaning, leak and fixture repair, boiler service, and water softener and filtration installation. Same-day and next-day appointments are typical, pricing is written and upfront, and every install carries a lifetime craftsmanship warranty. Call 651-738-0580 or book online.
Plumbing Services in Lake Elmo
One licensed crew for repairs, replacements, and water treatment. No commissioned salespeople, ever.
Plumbing Repair
Leaks, faucets, toilets, sump pumps, water lines, and gas lines. Diagnosed on site and quoted in writing before work starts.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement of tank, tankless, and hybrid heat pump water heaters, with availability confirmed when scheduling.
Drain and Sewer Cleaning
Cable, hydro jetting, and in-line camera inspection for slow drains and mainline backups.
Boilers and Hydronic Heat
Boiler repair, replacement, and radiant floor heat, with licensed boiler technicians on staff.
Emergency Plumbing
Active leaks, burst pipes, and no-heat calls are prioritized. Call 651-738-0580 and we will get a plumber moving.
Water Softeners and Filtration
Softener installation and repair, filtration, and reverse osmosis, selected for the actual water conditions, household goals, and equipment requirements.
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What We See in Lake Elmo Homes
A.J. Alberts serves Lake Elmo with plumbing repairs, water heaters, drains and water-conditioning work. Tell us whether your home uses municipal water or a private well and describe any treatment equipment already installed.
For water-system concerns, describe whether the symptom affects hot water, cold water or both, and whether it occurs at one fixture or throughout the house. Plumbing service and treatment choices depend on that diagnosis. Well pump or casing work requires an appropriately licensed well contractor.
City water brief
What to know about Lake Elmo water
Confirm the utility or private well serving your address. Use its current water report or well-specific laboratory results before choosing treatment.
Lake Elmo is part of our East Metro service area. Tell us whether the property uses city water or a private well when discussing a water concern.
Lake Elmo publishes separate municipal-water reports and private-well resources. Its water page also directs residents to the MPCA East Metro Private Well Monitoring Program to request well sampling. Check that public program's eligibility separately from any private testing service; our free basic test does not measure PFAS.
PFAS source and testing information for Lake Elmo
PFAS reference and testing guidanceCheck the current report for the utility serving your address. For a private well, use well-specific testing guidance. A regional history or source-well result does not establish the concentration at your tap.
Minnesota Department of Health public-water-system PFAS dashboard and guidance
This source information is not a household result, treated-water concentration, or health-risk rating.
Hardness reference
17 gpg
City-published value
Lake Elmo publishes an average hardness of 17 grains per gallon. Confirm the actual reading at the home.
City of Lake Elmo water quality reports , checked 2026-10-06
A city reference is not a measurement from your tap.
Need help interpreting your water or plumbing issue?
Start with the right test or inspection, then decide what the home actually needs.
What Customers Say
Excerpts from the 881 Google reviews A.J. Alberts has earned across the Twin Cities. Each one links to the original.
★★★★★
"AJ Alberts is hands-down the best plumbing service in Woodbury. This was my third or fourth time working with them, and they continue to earn my complete trust. They offer highly competitive, job-based flat pricing (not hourly) and never pressure you into upsells...."
Heonjoo Ha
★★★★★
"Ryan was professional and very diligent in checking that the shower faucet was working properly after installation. He did not bolt for the door the second he finished the job. He worked clean wearing shoe protection and cleaning up everything after he finished. The price was reasonable. 1s time I have used AJ Alberts will definitely call them in the future."
Larry Kallas
★★★★★
"New service - AJ Alberts installed two toilets and a kitchen faucet. Kevin Lundell was wonderful to work with. His recommendations were spot on and he did a timely job of installation. Highly recommend...."
Roger Green
★★★★★
"My house is getting to be old and so I have found it necessary to hire AJ Alberts Plumbing five times in the past five years for various repairs. Their employees have always impressed me with their politeness, knowledge, good advice, and diligence, and the quality of their work has consistently been excellent. I am happy to report that my experience with master plumber Kevin these past couple of days regarding a laundry tub pipe leak has also been very favorable."
Eric Eide
How to use Lake Elmo water information
Use the city references above to identify the right questions, not to diagnose the water at a specific address. Confirm the supplying utility or private well, review current notices, and choose testing that measures the concern you actually have.
Choose treatment only after the concern is defined
Compare the exact equipment's documented reduction claims and maintenance requirements. A basic hardness reading does not measure PFAS, and a PFAS source-water history does not establish the result at a household tap.
Local water sources, checked 2026-09-18:
MDH home-softening guidance explains why softening depends on actual hardness and household needs.
Common Water Issues We Solve
The appropriate test or equipment inspection depends on the concern. Our free basic water test does not measure PFAS or establish that water is safe to drink. PFAS analysis is a separate paid laboratory service.
Hardness and Scale
17 gpg. Lake Elmo publishes an average hardness of 17 grains per gallon. Confirm the actual reading at the home. Hard water can contribute to mineral buildup. Confirm actual hardness and any treatment already in place before deciding whether to use a softener.
PFAS Testing and Information
A.J. Alberts offers separate paid laboratory PFAS testing for municipal-water and private-well customers. We collect and submit the sample and explain the report. Confirm the test scope, price, and turnaround when scheduling; PFAS is not included in the free basic water test. A regional history does not establish the level at your tap.
Drinking Water
Start with the current utility report or appropriate laboratory results for a private well. Select treatment for a defined concern and check the exact model's reduction claims and maintenance requirements.
Aging Plumbing and Equipment
Check the equipment model, installation history, maintenance and current symptoms. The age of a house does not establish the age or condition of its plumbing equipment.
Free In-Home Water Test
Our free basic in-home water test checks hardness, iron, chlorine, pH, alkalinity, and total dissolved solids, with nitrate testing for private wells. It does not measure PFAS or certify that water is safe to drink.
A.J. Alberts offers separate paid laboratory PFAS testing for municipal-water and private-well customers. We collect and submit the sample and explain the report. Confirm the test scope, price, and turnaround when scheduling; PFAS is not included in the free basic water test.
Why Homeowners Choose A.J. Alberts
Since 1989
Serving Twin Cities homeowners since 1989, and locally owned and operated today. Best of Woodbury 2025 Winner, 2026 Winner.
Licensed / Master / 0
Licensed plumbers, master plumber leadership, and 0 commissioned salespeople. No upsell pressure, ever.
4.9 stars
881 Google reviews from Twin Cities customers. Lifetime craftsmanship warranty on every install.
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Service FAQs
Do you serve Lake Elmo, MN?
Yes. A.J. Alberts Plumbing is licensed in Minnesota (MN License PC150039) and handles plumbing repair, water heaters, drain cleaning, boilers, and water conditioning here. Most non-emergency calls are scheduled within a day or two.
How fast can you get to my home?
Same-day to next-day appointments are typical for non-emergency work. For active leaks, burst pipes, or no heat, call 651-738-0580 and we will prioritize you.
How should I assess PFAS concerns at my Lake Elmo home?
Check current information for your actual water supply and any health advice. AJ Alberts offers separate paid PFAS testing for city-water and private-well customers. Basic in-home readings do not measure PFAS. If treatment is appropriate, check the exact model's certified PFAS reduction claim and maintenance requirements. A suitable drinking-water filter may meet your goal; whole-home treatment is not automatically necessary.
Where should I start with water-quality questions at my Lake Elmo home?
Confirm which utility or private well supplies your address. Use the current report for that supply or well-specific laboratory results. A citywide description is not a test of your tap water. Our free basic test covers hardness, iron, chlorine, pH, alkalinity and TDS, with a nitrate check for private wells; it does not establish that water is safe or measure PFAS.
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A.J. Alberts Plumbing & Water Conditioning
7975 Afton Road, Woodbury, MN 55125 · 651-738-0580